Need a smartphone now and can’t wait for the pandemic to get over, here is the quick guide to how to do it right...
First and foremost! Identify your needs and things you can compromise on because of every smartphone ship with some limitations which can be a general or personal flaw based on your own opinion. So, it's very important to keep in mind about the stuff you absolutely want in your phone. It can either be the size, bezels, battery life, processing power, ram or it can be a mix of all those things.
Confused, here! check out our guide to the simplest smartphones. The given below differentiation will further help you in your decision making:
The OS
Why iOS? Apple is generally considered as the pinnacle of this technology because they provide the best of both worlds. The software complements the most powerful hardware available for any mobile device, in the best way possible. There is a reason (two actually) why most developers choose IOS as their first priority. Security and optimization.
Why Android? Because it has a wider ecosystem – largely, due to Google’s excellent suite of services. Then there is Google Assistant, answering your queries in a more correct way, statistically speaking. It's like the virtual world on your command with Google home.
In the end, choosing the platform boils down to personal preference, either its IOS, the super-optimized platform with better security and quicker/longer software updates, or the android with more versatile options at each price point with better customizable options.
Connectivity: Let's talk 5G, Apple doesn’t have it right now but you can choose it from the android platform. Every major Smartphone brand has 5G enabled smartphones. Snapdragon 865 & 765, Exynos 990 & 980, MideaTek’s Dimensity 1000 & 800 are few noteworthy mentions.
Design and Screen: OLED’s or LCD, what do you prefer? OLED’s have better color reproduction with dark inky blacks. It's better to choose a smartphone with such display having higher refresh rates (144hz max). While LCDs, that’s only a cost-cutting measure. Also, the camera cut out: punch holes, dewdrops, or pop-ups, it's all personal preference for you. Use a proper smartphone case cover to protect your phones.
Computing Speed: Any smartphone with a newer processor will relatively perform better under given circumstances. While iPhones are far better optimized than the android platform. An android smartphone with specifications like 4GB LPDDR 4X RAM + 64GB UGS 2.1 storage + a cleaner software with less bloatware can provide satisfactory performance. Nowadays, high-end smartphones offer the best experience with newer LPDDR5 RAM and UFC 3.1 storage options.
Camera: Smartphone cameras have greatly improved over a previous couple of years. While the megapixel race (108MP-highest in Samsung S20 or Moto Edge+) is far from over Yet! A minimal of 48MP will do the job for you but given the fine camera processing.
Battery life: Removable batteries are rare lately, so you would like a phone which will continue with you. Check the consensus on battery life in reviews. The mAh rating will offer you some indication, but the capacity is additionally impacted by the screen size, resolution, and software, so you would like to see beyond the amount.
Droolworthy Comparison
Features
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iPhone 11 Pro Max
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Samsung S20 Ultra
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One Plus 8 Pro
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Google Pixel 4XL
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Display
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OLED, 6.5" 1242x2688 pixels, 458 ppi, HDR 10, 120Hz
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OLED, 6.9" 1440 x 3200 pixels, 511 ppi, HDR10+, 120Hz
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OLED, 6.78" 1440 x 3168 pixels, 513 ppi, HDR10+, 120Hz
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P-OLED, 6.3" 1440 x 3040 pixels, 537 ppi, HDR, 90Hz
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Processing Power
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Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)
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Exynos 990 (7nm+) - Global Snapdragon 865 (7nm+) - USA
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (7 nm+)
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (7 nm+)
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Battery
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3969 mAh, 18W Fast charging + QI wireless Charging
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5000 mAh, 45W Fast Charging + QI/PMA wireless charging
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4510 mAh, 30W Fast Charging + wireless charging
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3700 mAh, 18W Fast Charging + QI wireless Charging
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Cameras
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Rear: 12MP Triple Setup
Selfie: 12MP
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Rear: Quad setup 108+48+12+0.3 MP
Selfie: 40MP
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Rear: Quad setup
48+8+48+5 MP
Selfie: 16MP
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Rear: Dual setup
12.2 + 16 MP
Selfie: 8MP
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RAM/ROM
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4GB/64GB + 4GB/256GB + 4GB/512GB
(NVMe)
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12GB/128GB + 12GB/256GB + 16GB/512GB
(UFS 3.0)
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8GB/128FB + 12GB/256GB
(UFS 3.0)
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6GB/64GB + 6GB/128GB
(UFS 2.1)
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Specifications will only get you so far! As discussed, mark out your area of interest and look for the same in your preferred choice of smartphone. Our blogs will help you further by providing some clarity.
